Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections with Mcc in Missouri
MS-DRG 862: Postoperative and post-traumatic infections with mcc
$57,766typical hospital bill
$13,786typical amount paid
$12,357–$22,342range paid across 3 hospitals
Missouri hospitals billed Medicare a typical $57,766 for this stay in 2024, about 4.2 times what was actually paid. Medicare's payment depends mostly on the hospital's location and teaching role; the bill depends on the hospital's own price list, so bills vary far more than payments.
Billed (list price)Actually paid (Medicare + patient)
| Hospital | City | Medicare stays | Billed | Paid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital South | Saint Louis | 11 | $39,608 | $12,357 | |
| Missouri Baptist Medical Center | Saint Louis | 14 | $57,766 | $13,786 | |
| Barnes Jewish Hospital | Saint Louis | 31 | $61,526 | $22,342 |
Medicare: CMS, 2024 (hospitals with 11 or more Medicare stays). Cash and insurer prices: hospitals' own price files, where read; insurer figures are commercial plans only, median and 10th–90th percentile across plans.